Robotic Total Hip Replacement

No. The robotic system does not perform the surgery independently. Every step of the procedure is carried out by the orthopaedic surgeon, with the robotic platform serving as an advanced guidance tool that provides real-time precision during the operation.

Advanced robotic software creates a detailed 3D model of your hip joint before surgery, allowing the surgeon to determine implant size, orientation, positioning, leg length restoration, joint alignment and bone preparation in advance. Conventional surgery relies more heavily on intra-operative manual measurement. The result is greater implant accuracy, better hip biomechanics and improved joint stability.

Many patients begin standing and walking with assistance within 24 to 48 hours, depending on their overall condition and surgical outcome. Recovery is supported by early mobilisation, pain management, physiotherapy, walking with support, muscle strengthening exercises, balance training and follow-up consultations.

Leg length restoration is one of the specific parameters planned in advance using the 3D robotic model, alongside implant size, orientation and positioning. Leg length evaluation also forms part of the clinical examination before surgery, and joint stability is checked before the procedure is completed.

It is commonly recommended for osteoarthritis of the hip, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, hip joint degeneration, hip fractures, developmental hip dysplasia, post-traumatic arthritis, severe cartilage damage, and failed previous hip replacement. Suitability is confirmed only after consultation, clinical examination and imaging.

Complete all recommended investigations, optimise control of diabetes or hypertension, stop smoking if applicable, maintain a healthy body weight, perform prescribed strengthening exercises, arrange assistance at home for the recovery period, and discuss your current medications with the orthopaedic surgeon.